Some Refugees From Countries Not Named in Donald Trump’s Order Have Until Thursday to Enter U.S.

Nearly 900 refugees already vetted and in transit will be allowed to enter, DHS official says

Miriam Jordan

Refugees already in transit from nations not subject to an executive order that restricts entry from certain countries will be admitted into the U.S. through Thursday, according to agencies charged with receiving them in partnership with the government.

According to a Department of Homeland Security official, 872 refugees are arriving this week because by the time the order was signed, they were already cleared and considered in transit, the official said.